Lissa Randall's future was bright with academic promise until the tragic accident that took her mother's life--and brought her own plans to a screeching halt. Eighteen months later, she still can't get back behind the wheel.
A casual recommendation to Ev McAllistair's driving school sets in motion a cascade of events... until Lissa begins to wonder if maybe, just maybe, life isn't as random as she's thought.
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Lookout Mountain, TN, Words Unspoken weaves together a vibrant cast of characters whose intertwining stories of courage, choice, heartbreak, and hope will hold you captive until the final page.
Reviews
"Evangelical Christian fiction author Musser (
The Swan House) has penned a thoughtful, poignant novel involving, of all arenas, the publishing world. Lissa Randall, a depressed teenager, hears accusatory "words unspoken" every day as she relives the car accident that took her mother's life. Unable to drive by herself because of her paralyzing fear, Lissa enrolls in a driving school, where her elderly instructor, Ev MacAllister, fights similar emotional battles. The two explore their pasts, often with resistance, and both find a convergence of faith and eventual resolution. Musser's story line allows several themes to be subtly woven in: depression is a no-holds-barred victimizer; repercussions from past/present choices do make a difference; and there are no such things as "random occucrences" in this life. Musser somehow pulls her characters--a bevy of quirky personalities--back to a center point, mostly with success, although some of the conclusions read a bit too tidily. Overall, the novelist's work is solid and fans will be pleased." --
Publishers Weekly
"Musser magically gathers up all the loose ends and ties them neatly together in this tale of hope and overcoming tragedy. You won't want to miss out on this one!" --Lindy J. Swanson, Romantic Times Book Reviews
"A top student and award-winning equestrian, Lissa has a bright future ahead of her--until her mother is killed in a freak car accident. Terrified to get behind the wheel again but yearning to visit her beloved horse, Lissa enrolls in a driving school. Encouraged by the gentle guidance of her instructor, a kind old man struggling with painful memories of his own, Lissa gradually regains her confidence and learns to love herself--and life--again.
"Though Lissa is the main character, the story's told in short snippets from the perspectives of other characters as well. This multidimensional approach may initially confuse some readers, but the result is a gripping storyline with numerous interconnected subplots. With masterful writing and intriguing characters, this excellent novel has all the makings of a bestseller. Highly recommend to female fiction fans." --Christy Pitney,
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"...an intertwining story of heartbreak and redemption.... Words Unspoken is a complex story with a clear message of hope. As Lissa begins to realize that circumstances are not random, the reader is reminded that God is indeed in control and it is His voice that offers peace in heartache." --5MinutesforBooks.com
